Question

Grade 8 Grammar Worksheet: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
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1. Definitions:
- Gerund: A verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun.
Example: Swimming is fun.
- Participle: A verb form used as an adjective.
Example: The barking dog scared me. (Present)
The broken window needs fixing. (Past)
- Infinitive: The base form of a verb preceded by "to".
Example: I want to learn Spanish.
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2. Practice:
Instructions: Identify the verbal in each sentence and write its type (Gerund, Participle, Infinitive).
1. Running is good exercise.
Verbal: ____________________ Type: ____________________
2. She has a broken arm.
Verbal: ____________________ Type: ____________________
3. He hopes to travel next summer.
Verbal: ____________________ Type: ____________________
4. The crying baby woke everyone up.
Verbal: ____________________ Type: ____________________
5. To win the game is our goal.
Verbal: ____________________ Type: ____________________
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3. Bonus Challenge:
Write one sentence using each type of verbal:
- Gerund: _______________________________________________________
- Participle: ____________________________________________________
- Infinitive: _____________________________________________________

Answer 1

Here are the answers and example sentences.

2. Practice:
1. Running is good exercise.
Verbal: Running Type: Gerund

2. She has a broken arm.
Verbal: broken Type: Participle (past participle used as adjective)

3. He hopes to travel next summer.
Verbal: to travel Type: Infinitive

4. The crying baby woke everyone up.
Verbal: crying Type: Participle (present participle used as adjective)

5. To win the game is our goal.
Verbal: To win (the game) Type: Infinitive

3. Bonus Challenge (one sentence each):
- Gerund: Reading helps me relax.
- Participle: Frightened by the thunder, the dog hid under the bed.
- Infinitive: I plan to study after dinner.